The 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, concluded with a notable diplomatic gesture as French President Emmanuel Macron bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hindi, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between India and France. In a video message shared after the summit, President Macron addressed Prime Minister Modi as “Priye Mitr” (“Dear Friend”) and expressed his appreciation for the Indian leader’s visit to Nice, Évian, and Paris. (The Times of India)
Macron’s Hindi Farewell Highlights Close Ties
President Macron’s farewell message attracted international attention because of its personal and cultural touch. Speaking in Hindi, he praised the India-France relationship and stated that France looked forward to strengthening its partnership with India in the years ahead. The gesture came after several days of bilateral meetings, innovation events, and discussions on global security and economic cooperation. (The Times of India)
India-France Trade and Strategic Cooperation
During Prime Minister Modi’s visit, both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including trade, defense, technology, artificial intelligence, civil nuclear cooperation, and innovation partnerships. India and France agreed to deepen collaboration in emerging technologies and work toward expanding bilateral trade over the coming years. (The Times of India)
The two nations also emphasized strengthening economic ties through broader India-Europe trade frameworks. Officials discussed accelerating economic cooperation and enhancing investment flows between Indian and French industries. France remains one of India’s most important trading partners within Europe. (The Times of India)
Bharat Innovates Event Showcases Future Partnership
A major highlight of the visit was the joint inauguration of the “Bharat Innovates 2026” initiative in Nice by Prime Minister Modi and President Macron. The event brought together startups, investors, technology companies, and research institutions from India, France, and across Europe. Both leaders described innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation as key pillars of the future India-France relationship. (The Times of India)
India’s Role at the G7
Prime Minister Modi attended the summit as an invited guest and held discussions with several world leaders on trade, energy security, global economic growth, and geopolitical developments. Before the summit, he stated that India would represent the interests and aspirations of the Global South during the discussions. (The Times of India)
The G7 summit, hosted by France from June 15–17, brought together leaders of the world’s major economies alongside invited partner nations, with discussions focused on global security, Ukraine, energy markets, technology, and international trade. (Wikipedia)
Looking Ahead
Officials from both countries indicated that discussions on trade, investment, technology cooperation, and strategic initiatives will continue in the coming months. The warm farewell between President Macron and Prime Minister Modi served as a symbolic conclusion to a summit that further reinforced India-France relations at a time of growing geopolitical and economic cooperation. (The Times of India)
Sources: Ministry of External Affairs (India), PIB India, Times of India, Business Standard, Reuters.
Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: June 19, 2026
Tags: G7 Summit, India-France Relations, Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron, France, India, Trade Relations, Diplomacy, World News
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